Housing & Real Estate
Geneva's housing market is one of the tightest in Europe, with a vacancy rate consistently below 1% and a strong cultural preference for renting through established régies (property management agencies). For most newcomers, the first six months in Geneva involve some form of furnished or serviced accommodation before transitioning to a long-term unfurnished lease — a process that itself requires a residence permit, references, and proof of income equivalent to…
LEONARD PROPERTIES SA
LEONARD PROPERTIES SA is a Geneva company specialised in high-standing and luxury real estate. It operates in promotion, management, brokerage and expertise of high-end properties, with a leading position in the premium segment of the region.
View listingRégie Rosset
Régie Rosset is a Geneva family business founded in 1957, specialising in private and institutional estate management, condominium administration, brokerage and property development.
View listingGeneva One Properties
Geneva One Properties is a real estate agency based in Collonge-Bellerive, specialised in supporting tailor-made residential projects. It emphasises excellence, discretion, and attention to detail to meet the expectations of a high-end clientele.
View listingPXC Immobilier
PXC Immobilier, directed by Philippe X. Corbat, is an agency active in Geneva and the Lake Geneva Arc. Based in Vésenaz, it offers brokerage, estimation, and real estate advice services with a personalised approach and in-depth knowledge of the regional market.
View listingSWISS MB IMMO SA
SWISS MB IMMO SA is a company active since 2011 in the real estate sector in Carouge. It offers brokerage and real estate advice services, with an established presence on the local Geneva market and recognised expertise in residential and commercial transactions.
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Housing and real estate in Geneva
Geneva's housing market is one of the tightest in Europe, with a vacancy rate consistently below 1% and a strong cultural preference for renting through established régies (property management agencies). For most newcomers, the first six months in Geneva involve some form of furnished or serviced accommodation before transitioning to a long-term unfurnished lease — a process that itself requires a residence permit, references, and proof of income equivalent to roughly three times the monthly rent.
Buying property in Switzerland is subject to Lex Koller, the federal law restricting acquisition of residential real estate by non-residents. Holders of permit C can buy without restriction; permit B holders can buy a primary residence under conditions; non-residents are generally limited to holiday properties in designated zones and require cantonal authorisation. For higher-net-worth buyers, the path typically runs through a specialist prestige agency working alongside a Swiss notaire and, where relevant, a tax advisor.
This section covers the full housing journey: property management (régies) for long-term rentals and sales, furnished apartments for relocation and short stays, temporary housing including hotels and bed & breakfasts, and moving services for local and international removals.